Richard Lee Huffstutler

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Richard Huffstutler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Iles Funeral Homes Sundberg Kirkpatrick on Aug. 29, 2025.

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Richard Lee Huffstutler, 87, went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2025.
Richard was born to William and Mary Huffstutler on July 10, 1938. Richard graduated from Madrid High School in 1958. On August 8, 1958, he married his high school sweetheart, Rose "Rosie." Four sons, Brian, Jack, Jeff, and Rick were born to this union. Richard retired from Firestone, then later also retired from Garst Seed.
Richard loved the Lord and was a member of the Evangelical Free Church in Madrid. Throughout his lifetime, Richard enjoyed boating, motorcycling, bicycling, and walks hand in hand with Rosie and a dog by their side. He had a great sense of humor and loved to put a smile on your face.
He cherished the time spent with his family. He was a caring, loving, hardworking, and supportive son, brother, husband, father, and grandpa.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Brian (Julie) Huffstutler, Jack (Teresa) Huffstutter, Jeff Huffstutler, and Rick Huffstutler; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, as well as many other loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, and wife, Rosie.
Memorial Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the Evangelical Free Church in Madrid, Iowa where friends may call beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery near Madrid.
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